An American’s first Irish wake reveals the power of community, storytelling and humour in grief — and how showing up can transform how we honour the dead. | rip.ie The line stretches around the corner of the house and down the quiet country road. “Wow, he must have been so popular,” I say as we take our place at the back, shocked at the sheer amount of people making their way to his door. “Not any more than mos... [4309 chars]